Bad scare in sporting events (5)
I believe the answer is:
races
'sporting events' is the definition.
'races' can be an answer for 'events' (race is a kind of event). I am unsure of the 'sporting' bit.
'bad scare' is the wordplay.
'bad' indicates an anagram.
'scare' anagrammed gives 'RACES'.
'in' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for races that I've seen before include "Human groups" , "Moves very fast" , "Sprint and marathon?" , "Rushes" , "Runs" .)